- The University of Utah received $18.6 million to develop AI-assisted computing infrastructure to advance medical and policy decisions.
- The Utah Health AI Vault aims to enhance cancer treatment while maintaining data privacy.
- $15 million will fund a new slot within an existing data center and AI supercomputer expansion.
SALT LAKE CITY — Could artificial intelligence be used to improve outcomes for cancer patients and families with higher cancer risks?
The University of Utah is looking to answer that question, harnessing millions in state funding to build an AI-assisted computing infrastructure to advance medical and policy decisions.
The passage of HB2 during the 2026 legislative session ushered in an $18.6 million investment in a new technology system to maximize understanding of data stored in the Utah Population Database and to leverage the expertise of researchers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and across campus, to accelerate health innovations and discoveries for future generations…